Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa on and what time does it start? Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa will take place on Friday 7th July, 2023 – not before 11:00 (UK)
Where is Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa taking place? Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa being played on? Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa
What channel is Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa on in the UK? Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa will be televised live on BBC platforms as well as Eurosport
Where can I stream Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa in the UK? Marta Kostyuk vs Paula Badosa can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app, while subscribers can stream the match on Eurosport platforms
THE PREDICTION
World number 36 Marta Kostyuk proved herself very much a future top 10 player once again on Wednesday with a thrilling comeback over eighth seed Maria Sakkari. The 20-year-old dropped the first set 6-0 after a poor start but returned from the rain delay with renewed resolve to produce some of her best tennis this season, grabbing a first top 10 win in the process. World number 35 Paula Badosa is a top 10 quality player too as a former world number two but the 25-year-old has struggled with her fitness over the past 12 months, although form started returning on the recent clay swing. The Spaniard beat an out-of-sorts Alison Riske in straight sets on Wednesday in her first match on grass this season and she is well capable of a run here after making the round of 16 at her best in 2021. Badosa beat Kostyuk in straight sets at the Italian Open in May on clay but grass levels the playing field. The Spaniard leads their head-to-head 2-0 after winning a tight, quality three-setter in the third round of the Australian Open last season and this match should look more like that battle if Kostyuk brings her confidence back. Take Kostyuk to earn at least a set but leave this match out of an accumulator.
